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Advances in Immunotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer: Robert H. Vonderheide, MD, DPhil (Part 1)
Published: August 13, 2019
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Advances in Immunotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer: Robert H. Vonderheide, MD, DPhil (Part 1)
Dr. Robert H. Vonderheide, Director of the Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine, reviews the triumphs and challenges of cancer therapy over the last quarter century, focusing on new tools and the motivation driving the focus on immunotherapy ...
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Why Are Brain Tumor Second Opinions Important? — the Penn Brain Tumor Center
As M. Sean Grady, Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery, explains, when patients are faced with a malignant brain tumor, a second opinion from the specialists at the Penn Brain Tumor Center can confirm or clarify the initial diagnosis and, ...
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Clinical Trials and Research at the Penn Brain Tumor Center
The Penn Brain Tumor Center offers patients access to innovative advances in treatment -- including immunotherapy -- through personalized clinical trials.
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Penn Clinical Research Roundup: Breast Cancer
Penn faculty, physician scientists and medical trainees frequently contribute to research in the fields of medical and surgical oncology. Both Penn and the Abramson Cancer Center have created a culture deeply rooted in research, academic ...
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Penn Heart & Vascular has become one of the highest volume treatment centers for TAVR in the United States and the most experienced TAVR provider in the Philadelphia region.
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Blood Test Identifies More Treatable Cancer Mutations Than Tissue Biopsy Alone
Researchers from the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania found that they could identify significantly more mutations through liquid biopsy instead of a solid tissue biopsy alone.
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Friday, October 11, 2019 2:06 PM
The total amount of opioids dispensed per new opioid prescription decreased by 22 percent in Penn Medicine outpatient practices in New Jersey after the state passed a law limiting prescriptions to a five-day supply for new opioid prescriptions.
Penn Medicine Information Services Named to Most Wired List for 15th Year
Friday, October 11, 2019 11:02 AM
For the seventh consecutive year, Penn Medicine’s Information Services (IS) have been recognized on the Healthcare’s Most Wired list compiled by CHIME (the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives).
Awards & Accolades: September 2019
Thursday, October 10, 2019 2:52 PM
Learn how Penn clinicians and researchers are being honored by their peers.
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Breast Reconstruction at Penn Plastic Surgery: Patient Safety is Paramount
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 8:00 PM
Breast implants are very safe in 2019, but this procedure can include some risks. Learn more about Penn Plastic Surgery’s commitment to patient safety and informed patient consent from Joseph M. Serletti, MD, FACS, Chief of Penn Plastic Surgery.
Penn GynOnc Docs off the Clock: Rocking Out and Running Races in Support of Women’s Health
Sunday, September 8, 2019 8:00 PM
Two Penn Medicine gynecologic oncologists have found alternative ways to leverage their hobbies and passions into their professional missions to enhance their patients’ health.
Penn EP Director Francis E Marchlinski MD Reviews Ventricular Arrhythmias
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 8:00 PM
It’s never too soon to refer a patient for ventricular arrhythmia, according to Francis Marchlinski, MD, Director of Electrophysiology, University of Pennsylvania Health System. Originating in the lower chambers of the heart, ventricular ...
Penn Events
2019 Penn Kidney Transplant Symposium
Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 8am – 4pm Program Overview: Education Session for Nephrology Nurses, Transplant Nurses, Social Workers & Dialysis Unit Staff Target Audience: Nephrology Nurses Transplant Nurses Social Workers ...
A Seat at the Table: Women in Oncology
Monday, November 11, 2019, 7:30 – 9:30am Agenda coming soon. Address: 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia PA, 19104 Location: Smilow Center for Translational Research Type of Event: Conference Sponsor: Abramson ...
